Fluid Power Systems: Hydraulics and Pneumatics Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the fundamental principles of fluid power, including Pascal's law, flow, and pressure in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Analyze the functions and applications of key components such as pumps, valves, actuators, and accumulators in fluid power circuits.
• Design basic hydraulic and pneumatic circuits to perform specific tasks, using schematic symbols and industry standards.
• Implement proper safety procedures and maintenance practices for fluid power systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Evaluate system performance by interpreting pressure, flow, and temperature readings to diagnose and troubleshoot common faults.

Target Audience

This course is designed for technicians, engineers, and maintenance personnel who work with or supervise fluid power systems in manufacturing, mining, or other industrial environments. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their technical skills in hydraulics and pneumatics.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, a basic understanding of mechanical principles and mathematics is recommended.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are essential for learners to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world fluid power systems. Learners will assemble, operate, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, reinforcing component identification, circuit design, and diagnostic skills.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Hydraulic Circuit Assembly and Operation — Learners assemble a basic hydraulic circuit using a pump, cylinder, directional control valve, and pressure relief valve, then operate it to observe pressure and flow. (5h)
• Practical 2: Pneumatic Circuit Design and Simulation — Using a pneumatic training board, learners build circuits with FRL units, cylinders, and valves, then simulate operation and measure cylinder speed. (5h)
• Practical 3: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Exercises — Learners diagnose and fix common faults in pre-set hydraulic and pneumatic systems, such as leaks, pressure drops, and stuck valves. (5h)
• Practical 4: Integrated Hydro-Pneumatic System Project — Learners design and build a combined hydro-pneumatic system (e.g., a clamping and pressing station) and test its operation. (5h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.